New Delhi, April 1: The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi has provided significant relief to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a defamation case. The court declined to take cognizance of a defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti. The court stated that there was no solid basis for the allegations against the finance minister.
This case stems from a press conference held on May 17, 2024. Lipika Mitra alleged that during this press conference, Nirmala Sitharaman made remarks concerning her husband Somnath Bharti’s marital life. The complainant claimed these statements were false and defamatory. She further asserted that the finance minister made these comments solely for political gain, intending to benefit the BJP candidate in the Lok Sabha elections while harming her husband’s reputation.
Lipika Mitra informed the court that these statements caused significant mental distress to her and her family. She claimed that the remarks also affected her children and tarnished Somnath Bharti’s electoral image. The complaint emphasized that the minister’s statements aimed only at achieving political advantage.
After hearing the case, the Rouse Avenue Court ruled that the defamation petition based on Nirmala Sitharaman’s statements was not worthy of consideration. The court noted that there was no substantial evidence or basis against the finance minister, leading to the dismissal of the petition. This decision has provided relief to the central finance minister.
The court’s ruling clarifies that statements made during political discussions cannot always be considered grounds for defamation unless there is clear evidence of malicious intent.
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